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E968 EAL

1988 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,801 mi
Last recorded36,801 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE968 EAL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 36,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 36,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,800 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,800 miles

Centre Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 36,800 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2010 35,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,389 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,670 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,441 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K75?

Based on 20,132 MOT tests across 2,071 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 149
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 147
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
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E968 EAL is a 1988 BMW K75 in Blue with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E968 EAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K75 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E968 EAL registered?

E968 EAL is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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